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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 480.54 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 480.54 and 215.42 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 480.54 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/480.54 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 480.54 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 103,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,517.93/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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